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Germanize — Ger man*ize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Germanized}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Germanizing}.] To make German, or like what is distinctively German; as, to Germanize a province, a language, a society. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Germanize — Ger man*ize, v. i. To reason or write after the manner of the Germans. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
germanize — (Amer.) Ger·man·ize || dÊ’ÉœËmÉ™naɪz v. have or adopt German traditions or habits; become German in character or conduct; (Archaic) translate into German (also Germanise) … English contemporary dictionary
Germanize — [jʉr′mən īz΄] vt. Germanized, Germanizing 1. to make German or like the Germans in thought, language, etc. 2. Archaic to translate into German vi. to adopt German methods, attitudes, etc. Germanization n … English World dictionary
Germanize — German ► NOUN 1) a person from Germany. 2) the language of Germany, Austria, and parts of Switzerland. ► ADJECTIVE ▪ relating to Germany or German. DERIVATIVES Germanize (also Germanise) verb … English terms dictionary
germanize — verb ( ized; izing) Usage: often capitalized Date: 1598 transitive verb 1. archaic to translate into German 2. to cause to acquire German characteristics intransitive verb to have or acquire German customs or leanings • germanization noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
Germanize — verb a) To give a German character to something b) To adopt German customs or culture See Also: Germanization … Wiktionary
germanize — ger·man·ize … English syllables
Germanize — Ger•man•ize [[t]ˈdʒɜr məˌnaɪz[/t]] v. t. v. i. ized, iz•ing. (sometimes l.c.) 1) to make or become German in character, sentiment, etc 2) to translate into German • Etymology: 1590–1600 Ger man•i•za′tion, n … From formal English to slang
germanize — v.tr. & intr. (also ise) make or become German; adopt or cause to adopt German customs etc. Derivatives: Germanization n. Germanizer n … Useful english dictionary
